Julian Amador, a 13-year-old Sanger Independent School District student, has died after a school bus overturned on a rural Denton County road, leaving the Sanger community grieving.
Amador was identified by the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office as the student who died following the September 24, 2026, crash. Sanger ISD also confirmed the student’s death and expressed condolences to his family and everyone affected by the tragedy.
The crash happened Thursday afternoon on Huling Road near Lois Road East, in an unincorporated area of Denton County. The bus left the roadway, struck a culvert and overturned.
What Happened to Julian Amador?
The fatal crash occurred at approximately 4:55 p.m. Thursday, September 24, while the Sanger ISD school bus was traveling northbound on Huling Road.
Preliminary information indicated that the bus veered from the roadway before striking a culvert and rolling over.
There were five people aboard the bus, including the driver and four students. Julian was among the students transported for medical treatment after the collision.
He later died at a local hospital from injuries sustained in the crash.
The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating the circumstances that caused the bus to leave the road. No final explanation for the crash has been released.
Sanger ISD Student Identified as Julian Amador
Julian Amador’s identity was released publicly on September 25 through information from the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office.
He was 13 years old and a student within Sanger Independent School District.
Sanger ISD issued a statement expressing heartbreak over the loss and asking the community to keep Amador’s family and others affected by the crash in their thoughts.
Because Julian was a minor, publicly available information about his personal life remains limited.
Other Students and Bus Driver Injured
Three other students were aboard the bus when the crash occurred, along with the driver.
According to current reporting, the other three students and the 38-year-old bus driver, identified as Jesse Padgett, sustained minor injuries.
The injuries were not reported as life-threatening, but the crash nevertheless resulted in the death of Julian and a major loss for the Sanger school community.
Sanger Community Mourns a Young Student
The death of a 13-year-old student has sent shock through Sanger, where classmates, teachers, coaches and other members of the school community are now mourning.
WFAA reported that people who knew Julian described him warmly, while a Sanger football coach remembered him as a student-athlete and offensive lineman.
Those tributes offer an early glimpse into how Julian was known within his school community, although a fuller family obituary may provide additional details about his life.
A School Day Ends in Tragedy
The crash occurred late in the afternoon as the school day was coming to an end.
What began as a routine journey ended with emergency crews responding to an overturned school bus on Huling Road.
The circumstances have also prompted questions about why the vehicle left the roadway. Investigators have not yet released a final determination, and no conclusion about the cause or responsibility should be drawn while the investigation remains active.
Investigation Into the Sanger Bus Crash
The Texas Department of Public Safety is leading the investigation into the crash.
Investigators are expected to examine the circumstances surrounding the bus leaving the roadway, the collision with the culvert and the subsequent rollover.
At this stage, authorities have not announced a final cause.
A dashcam recording of the crash has also been reported by WFAA, showing the bus leaving the road and overturning. However, the video alone does not establish why the bus departed the roadway or whether any particular factor caused the crash.
Julian Amador Obituary Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full name | Julian Amador |
| Age | 13 |
| Community | Sanger, Texas |
| School district | Sanger Independent School District |
| Date of crash | September 24, 2026 |
| Approximate crash time | 4:55 p.m. |
| Crash location | Huling Road near Lois Road East, Denton County |
| Crash type | School bus rollover |
| Bus occupants | Driver and four students |
| Fatality | Julian Amador |
| Other occupants | Three students and the bus driver |
| Other injuries | Minor injuries reported |
| Cause of crash | Under investigation |
| Investigating agency | Texas Department of Public Safety |
| Funeral arrangements | Not publicly confirmed in sources reviewed |
Remembering Julian Amador
Julian Amador’s death represents the loss of a young life that was still unfolding.
At 13, he was a student with years of education, friendships and future opportunities ahead of him. His connection to Sanger ISD and the early tributes from members of the school community show that his death has affected more than just his immediate family.
For his relatives, classmates, teachers and friends, the coming days will be marked by grief as they remember Julian and support one another.
A more detailed obituary or family memorial may eventually provide a fuller account of his personality, interests, accomplishments and the people who were closest to him.
Funeral and Memorial Information
No verified funeral or memorial arrangements for Julian Amador were included in the current reports reviewed.
Because Julian was a minor, such information may be released by his family or through an authorized funeral-home announcement.
Any service information should be confirmed through the family’s official notice before being treated as final.
Final Tribute to Julian Amador
Julian Amador, 13, died after suffering injuries in a Sanger ISD school bus rollover on Huling Road in Denton County on September 24, 2026. His identity was confirmed by the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office the following day.
Three other students and the bus driver survived with minor injuries, while the Texas Department of Public Safety continues to investigate why the bus left the roadway and overturned.
As Sanger mourns, Julian’s family, classmates and school community are left to remember a 13-year-old whose life ended suddenly in a devastating crash.
Disclaimer: This article is based on current reporting from local news organizations and information attributed to the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office, Sanger ISD and Texas authorities. The crash investigation remains ongoing, and no final cause has been established. Funeral arrangements, additional family information and other personal details should be confirmed through an official family or funeral-home announcement.